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IgG4 drives M2a macrophages to a regulatory M2b-like phenotype: potential implication in immune tolerance.


ABSTRACT:

Background

Macrophages can be converted in vitro into immunoregulatory M2b macrophages in the presence of immune complexes (ICs), but the role of the specific subclasses IgG1 or IgG4 in this phenotypic and functional change is not known.

Objective

We aimed to refine the original method by applying precisely defined ICs of the subclasses IgG4 or IgG1 constructed by two independent methods.

Methods

Monocyte-derived macrophages (MDMs) were treated with M-CSF, followed by IL-4/IL-13 to induce the M2a allergic phenotype. To mimic unspecific or allergen-specific ICs, plates were coated with myeloma IgG1 or IgG4, or with grass pollen allergen Phl p 5 followed by recombinant human Phl p 5-specific IgG1 or IgG4. M2a polarized macrophages were then added, cultured, and examined for cellular markers and cytokines by flow cytometry, ELISA, and rtPCR. Alternatively, immune complexes with IgG1 or IgG4 were formed using protein L.

Results

IgG4 ICs down regulated CD163 and CD206 on M2a cells, and significantly increased IL-10, IL-6, TNF?, and CCL1 secretion, indicating a shift to an M2b-like phenotype. Treatment with IgG4 ICs resulted in expression of Fc?RII and down modulation of Fc?RII compared with IgG1 treated cells (P = 0.0335) or untreated cells (P < 0.00001).

Conclusion

Immune complexes with subclasses IgG1 and IgG4 can in vitro be generated by plate absorption, and in fluid form by protein L. Cross-linking of Fc?RIIb by the IgG4 subclass redirects pro-allergic M2a macrophages to an M2b-like immunosuppressive phenotype. This suggests an interplay of macrophages with IgG4 in immune tolerance, likely relevant in allergen immunotherapy.

SUBMITTER: Bianchini R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6492166 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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IgG4 drives M2a macrophages to a regulatory M2b-like phenotype: potential implication in immune tolerance.

Bianchini Rodolfo R   Roth-Walter Franziska F   Ohradanova-Repic Anna A   Flicker Sabine S   Hufnagl Karin K   Fischer Michael Bernhard MB   Stockinger Hannes H   Jensen-Jarolim Erika E  

Allergy 20181128 3


<h4>Background</h4>Macrophages can be converted in vitro into immunoregulatory M2b macrophages in the presence of immune complexes (ICs), but the role of the specific subclasses IgG1 or IgG4 in this phenotypic and functional change is not known.<h4>Objective</h4>We aimed to refine the original method by applying precisely defined ICs of the subclasses IgG4 or IgG1 constructed by two independent methods.<h4>Methods</h4>Monocyte-derived macrophages (MDMs) were treated with M-CSF, followed by IL-4/  ...[more]

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